Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
ring a bell with someone
Meaning
to sound familiar or remind someone of something
Example
That name doesn't **ring a bell with** me at all.
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ring in the new year
Meaning
to celebrate the start of a new year
Example
We gathered downtown to **ring in the new year** together.
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ring the changes
Meaning
to make changes to something to make it more interesting or effective
Example
The restaurant decided to **ring the changes** with a new menu.
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ring up
Meaning
to calculate and record a sale
Example
The cashier will **ring up** your items at the counter.
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rinse off
Meaning
to wash something quickly with water
Example
**Rinse off** the berries before serving them.
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rise and fall
Meaning
the success and failure of someone or something over time
Example
The documentary shows the **rise and fall** of the Roman Empire.
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rise and shine
Meaning
wake up and start your day energetically
Example
**Rise and shine**, it’s a brand new day!
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Rise from the ashes
Meaning
To recover and become strong again after failure or destruction.
Example
The company **rose from the ashes** after going bankrupt.
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rise through the ranks
Meaning
to gradually move up to higher positions in an organization
Example
He **rose through the ranks** to become the CEO.
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rise to the occasion
Meaning
to perform well in a difficult situation
Example
He really **rose to the occasion** during the crisis.
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rising tide lifts all boats
Meaning
economic growth benefits everyone; a general improvement in the economy helps all participants
Example
The government's new policies are helping the economy, and as a result, **a rising tide lifts all boats**.
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Risk it all
Meaning
To take a huge risk that could lead to loss.
Example
She decided to **risk it all** for her dream project.
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Risk it for the biscuit
Meaning
To take a risk to achieve something worthwhile.
Example
He knew it was risky, but he decided to **risk it for the biscuit**.
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Rite of passage
Meaning
A ceremony or event marking an important stage in someone's life
Example
Graduation is a **rite of passage** for many students.
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road to success
Meaning
the path or actions that lead to achievement
Example
Hard work is the **road to success**.
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roads less traveled
Meaning
choices or paths in life that are unusual or adventurous
Example
He prefers to take the **roads less traveled** and discover new cultures.
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roam around
Meaning
to travel or walk around aimlessly
Example
We spent the afternoon **roaming around** the old city.
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rob Peter to pay Paul
Meaning
to take money from one part of something in order to pay for something else
Example
They're always **robbing Peter to pay Paul**, moving money around without making any progress.
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robotic precision
Meaning
extremely accurate and consistent performance
Example
She performs her tasks with **robotic precision**.
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robotic process automation
Meaning
the use of AI to automate business processes
Example
Companies are embracing **robotic process automation** to reduce costs.
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robotic response
Meaning
an emotionless or mechanical reaction
Example
She gave a **robotic response** during the interview.
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rock the boat
Meaning
to cause problems or upset a stable situation
Example
Everything is going well, so let's not **rock the boat** with unnecessary changes.
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rocket science
Meaning
something very complicated or difficult to understand
Example
Coding isn’t **rocket science** if you practice regularly.
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roll credits
Meaning
to finish or conclude something
Example
Once the project is done, we can **roll credits**.